Masters in Public Health

Overview

The University of Rhode Island’s ’Master of Public Health (MPH) is a graduate-level professional degree focusing on the applied practice of public health. The URI MPH is designed to provide graduates with comprehensive knowledge and skills to address current and future public health challenges.

Why earn your MPH at the University of Rhode Island?

The University of Rhode Island’s MPH is built to meet the needs of students. We offer flexible options; students can attend full-time or part-time and take online or in person courses. The part-time program is designed for professionals working full or part-time. We are the only public institution in Rhode Island offering MPH and are working to address critical public health issues in the state and beyond.

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Program Features

  • The degree requires 42 credits, including 8 core classes covering areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral influences on health, program evaluation, grant writing, health policy, as well as an internship experience and a capstone course.
  • The core classes are online and flexible, which provides students the opportunity to complete weekly classes on their schedule.
  • Students tailor their program by selecting electives that align with their interests and career plans.

What Sets URI Apart

  • We offer an individualized mentoring program to give students the opportunity to learn about different areas of public health and consult with experts currently working in the field.
  • MPH students engage in project-based learning that will enhance the health of communities in Rhode Island and beyond and will provide an academic framework for work done in community settings. Earning an MPH will provide a credential for graduates to launch or enhance their careers in public health.
  • The MPH curriculum is designed to cover the factors influencing community health and is grounded in a social determinants of health framework to better understand and address critical community health issues. In addition to working with community partners to address health issues, students will be trained by nationally recognized faculty whose work addresses public health issues.